Behavioral Issues Therapists in San Diego, CA

Are you having feelings of sadness or anxiety? Do you feel angry, grief, trauma and/or frustration? Do you feel like something is preventing you from experiencing joy or freedom in your life, or your relationships? That's where I can help you. I have over 39 years of counseling/therapy experience. My approach is interactive & collaborative. After counseling, my clients report having more fulfilling relationships, better coping skills, more feelings of connection, as well as healing from the burdens of past hurts, anxieties & traumas. I am also a trained EMDR therapist.

I can help you learn to develop and sustain the relationship you have always wanted, re-discover the love that brought you together, heal the wounds that have severed your bond re-build the trust and intimacy, communicate honestly and respectfully, handle and resolve conflicts in a way that brings you closer to one another, and build shared meaning, and purpose for you and your family. Although challenging at times, making the decision to enter into therapy may help you move beyond your relationship pain and challenges and help you live your life more confidently, more passionately and more fully.

Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or other challenges that hold you back? You're not alone. I help individuals rewrite their narratives and find freedom from suffering.

Luis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with families and youth of diverse backgrounds over the past 17 years in various social service settings. Luis has extensive experience working with families involved in the Child Welfare Services system, as well with youth involved with probation. In addition, Luis provided therapeutic services in both clinic and community environments and has provided parenting education courses for the past 9 years using the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting curriculum. I like to work with my clients as a collaborative team on creating an effective process empowering you to take charge of your future.

My name is Danielle, and I am so glad you are here. As a licensed therapist, I am very passionate about transformation and healing. I know it takes courage to seek therapy and to take that first step towards change. I have over 8 years of extensive experience working with with individuals facing an array of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-worth, and difficulties adjusting to life stressors. I also have experience working with Active Duty Service Members and their dependents.

Are you often worried about school or work and feel stressed and overwhelmed with your responsibilities? Do you struggle to communicate what you need with your friends and family? I want to help you decrease your struggles in navigating your daily stressors and responsibilities. I will encourage you to make self-care a priority and practice coping strategies that will help you experience less stress and find more peace and joy in your life.

We use to have hard times whenever faced by difficulties that challenge our ego. Most of the time, we tend to avoid coping with these challenges, or we do deal with them in destructive ways, mainly because of not having learned more assertive functional ways to take care of ourselves, relationships and circumstances in life. My approach is focused on promoting your insight about why you think, feel and react the ways you do, supporting you to take advantage of your own potentials, improve skills and guiding you on taking good care of your core needs and expectations.

Aloha and welcome to Kealoha Psychology, Inc. We specialize in Psychological Evaluations and Testing of all ages. Do you have concerns about your or your child’s school/work performance, social-emotional functioning, behaviors, learning, or attention? Our evaluations may help you to better understand areas of need to guide you/your child to success. As the former Lead Psychologist of state Developmental and Intellectual Disability Divisions (Regional Centers) and a Clinical Psychologist II at Rady Children's Hospital, Dr. Kealoha provides patients with specialized evaluation services and support.

I am Dr. Anna Maria, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist! I utilize various therapies that adhere to and remain attentive to the uniqueness of each individual I serve! Most importantly, I am a resilient, responsible, and empathetic, Professional! Living is hard, and challenges are numerous. Some questions beg to be answered. I will help you answer those questions!

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about aiding individuals of all ages, including kids, adolescents, parents, and adults. My aim is to empower you or your family to better manage life's challenges and stressors. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, seeking to improve relationships, kick unhealthy habits, or simply aiming for a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support your journey toward a happier, more confident, and fulfilled life. My expertise encompasses handling anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.

As a Therapy practice we love to help everyone! no matter what the situation is, our purpose is to help anyone struggling during these times!

Whether you are wanting some help in managing work-related stress, a new life transition, or a deeper-rooted trauma, Brittany will work with you in setting up individual goals for therapy and learning new skills. She will come alongside you, provide a safe space, and guide you towards a better future. Brittany is passionate about working with individuals with anxiety, trauma, and a history of codependency. She is experienced with a variety of mental health issues, including PTSD, addictions and dual diagnosis, bipolar, psychosis, self-harm behaviors, suicidality, fictitious disorders, and personality disorders.

Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.

Life can get challenging, especially during these unprecedented times. If you have been feeling, depressed, unmotivated, anxious, overwhelmed, not able to enjoy or do the things you once did, and/or you are having difficulty connecting with your loved ones. I would like to help. You don't have to go through this alone. It is ok to reach out for help. We'll work collaboratively to address emotions, thought patterns and behaviors that can be contributing to the way you're feeling. I utilize an integrative approach to psychotherapy and provide a safe space for you to share your feelings and discover/remember your inner strengths.

Welcome! We were not designed to do life alone and I count it as a privilege to walk alongside each person, their laughter, pain and tears as they venture into therapy. In my own journey, therapy has been a place of healing and comfort and that is what I strive to create for each person who walks in the room! You deserve to be heard, feel safe and be supported. Here, you can bring life’s challenges, just as you are, and we can figure out the next step together.

Was your child recently diagnosed with Autism, at risk for Autism, intellectual, developmental, neurological disability, and/or has comorbidity diagnosis? Do they have difficulty completing daily life skills, in school, or making friends? If so we would love to help you and your family by creating tailored treatment goals that have lasting change.

Kimm Hurley is an accomplished Social Worker who has led a multimillion dollar behavioral health programs as well as provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and children. Kimm taught at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the graduate Social Work department. She designed courses and lead the curriculum team for classes related to children and Youth. she worked for CPS for ten years in several different positions. She has been in private practice and currently owns a company named Baby Let's Talk. This company provides Mental Health and Leadership consultation to large and small companies and individuals.

Aloha! Thank you for considering me to work alongside with you in your journey towards self-discovery and positive well-being. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Hawaii and in California. I received a Master of Arts degree in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis) from Pepperdine University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hawaii School of Professional Psychology. My training and clinical experience covers a wide age range from infants/toddlers to adults and includes cognitive and neural developmental research, pediatric neuropsychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, and health psychology.